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差
“difference” in Japanese is 差, read sa, sashi (さ, さし). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 差別 (discrimination).
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二人の背に差がある。
ふたりのせにさがある。There is a difference in their heights.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 差 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | difference |
| Readings | さ, さし |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 差別 (discrimination) |
How to read 差
差 is read sa (さ) or sashi (さし) depending on the word.
Words with 差
- 差別
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Updated: 2026-08-28